Our Team

Clive Sladen ACII

Chairman

After graduating from Leeds University, Clive entered the insurance industry and has now over 35 years experience in broking. He is ACII qualified.
Following several years in the London broking market, including a brief spell in the Lloyds market, he set up Churchill Insurance Consultants in 1982.
Under Clive's strong leadership, quality of customer service has been paramount and the business has developed into an innovative commercial brokerage and has featured in the list of UK 'TOP 100 Independent Brokers' as published by Insurance Age.
He has built an exceptional team with outstanding levels of expertise and professionalism.
Clive ensures that the spirit upon which he founded the company, remains the cornerstone of the organisation. He believes that key to the company's success is in maintaining a clear focus on the needs of clients.

Neil Bunce

Managing Director

Neil has 30 years experience in corporate insurance. He joined Churchill in 2003, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise from his many years as an underwriter, surveyor and business developer with a major insurer.
He believes that spending time face to face with clients is crucial in getting to truly understand their business, fitting in perfectly with Churchill’s ethos in assessing the risks and getting the cover right.
And by making the insurance implications to a business interesting and relevant, both clients and markets openly talk with Neil, bouncing their ideas off of him and gauging his responses. Neil’s profound relationships with both clients and insurers alike ensure that the cover stays right even as needs and requirements change.

Philip Noble

Director

Philip has over 40 years experience in the insurance industry, previously with insurance companies, before moving into broking.
Over this period of time, he has gained a wide knowledge of the insurance market.
Now in his 30th year of service, following the takeover of Wilson Dean by Churchill in 2004, Philip is a strong supporter of our ethos that 'The Client is King'. Indeed, Philip still handles clients that have been with the companies for over 40 years.
Philip oversees the finance and compliance functions of the company, ensuring Churchill stays ahead of the game in its compliance with FCA guidelines of best practice.

Joseph Sladen ACII

Director

Joe joined Churchill in 2015, after completing the Willis graduate scheme, leaving the company with a great grounding in insurance. Joe has already worked in reinsurance, both in the Lloyd’s market and on secondment in Singapore as well as working for a Professional Indemnity broker prior to this. He achieved his status as a Chartered Insurance Broker within 3 years and has his ACII qualification. In 2017 Joe became a Director of Churchill.

Chirag Shah ACII

Director

Chirag’s insurance career started in 2007 working for a family run, community based insurance brokerage. Over the course of the last 10 years, he has built up very good knowledge and experience in all commercial classes of insurance including property, construction, wholesalers, manufacturers, shops, offices, directors & officers, professional indemnity, public liability, charities, care homes, motor fleet and more.
Chirag’s focus is on providing professional advice and ensuring client’s fully understand the cover(s) they are buying. With his longstanding relationships with underwriters’, he has an ability to negotiate competitive terms with insurers, but also an excellent understanding of the markets appropriate for clients’ requirements.
Chirag is ACII qualified and became a Director of Churchill in 2018.

John Ferguson

Account Executive

John has over 30 years experience in the insurance industry. He joined Churchill Insurance Consultants in April 2006 as an Account Handler and has since been promoted to a Senior Account Handler.
He is very client focused and will always provide a first class, looking after his clients at their convenience to ensure their needs and requirements are met. John has a great attention to detail and a wealth of knowledge in diverse areas of insurance.

Marc Cooper

Account Executive

Marc has worked in insurance broking for over 20 years, having gained a BSc(Hons) degree in Architectural Engineering.
He joined Churchill as a Senior Account Handler in April 2007 bringing with him valuable experience and some excellent contacts, enabling Churchill to secure some key clients and unique markets for placing business.
The attention and care Marc gives to his work ensures our clients receive the personal and quality service expected.

Raphy Goldberg

Account Executive

Raphy has been working in insurance since 2012 and has worked at a variety of brokers, arranging many forms of commercial insurances for clients. He is an ACII qualified Chartered Insurance Broker and was selected by the CII to be on the New Generation panel of brokers in 2018.

Rajesh Mohindra

Senior Account Handler

Raj joined Churchill in September 2013. He is a multi-skilled Property / Commercial broker with over 20 years experience dealing with SME clients both on the broking and underwriting side. He previously worked for NIG Commercial Insurance for 11 years. He has handled property portfolio renewals via existing binders already in place, with a number of Composite Insurers.
Raj deals with new Commercial Business enquiries and takes opportunities to visit clients which enables him to gain a better understanding of business requirements and offering tailored solutions to clients.

Jonathan Bromley

Account Executive - Property

Jonathan joined Churchill in January 2013 as an account executive and has brought with him over 20 years experience in small and medium sized insurance broking companies. He has a broad knowledge of retail and all types of commercial insurance but mainly specialises in property and contractors insurance using his wealth of experience within this field to advise his clients of the complex risks they face. Jonathan is a qualified member of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Lynne Wright

Account Executive - Property

Lynne began her career in insurance in 1981, and is steeped in the business, having spent more than 30 years in broking. Her experience and expertise in the specialist property sector is extensive, with exposure to some of the best underwriters in the market, from AXA to Aviva and Royal Sun Alliance. Lynne has been a valuable addition to the team and works predominantly with Jonathan in Churchill’s property department.

Bansri Shah DIP CII

Account Handler

Bansri began her career in insurance in 2012 after graduating with a degree in Financial Computing. She joined Churchill in 2017, having spent the last 5 years developing her knowledge at an independent brokerage, gaining her Certificate in Charted Insurance Institute certificate and is now working towards achieving her Diploma Level qualification.
Bansri has experience in all aspects of commercial and property insurances and achieved her Diploma (DIP CII) in Insurance in 2018 and is now working towards her advanced diploma.

Miliza Ramgi

Account Handler

Miliza began her career in insurance in 2014. She joined Churchill in 2018, having spent the last 4 years developing her knowledge within retail and leisure, commercial and property insurance. She has achieved her Charted Insurance Institute Certificate and is now working towards achieving her Diploma Level qualification. Miliza has experience in commercial and property insurances. She is eager to further her career within the insurance industry and is keen to assist clients and colleagues.

Anthony Casali

Private Client Manager

Anthony joined Churchill as Head of Private Clients in July 2018 having worked in both the Insurer and Broker markets since 1994. Over the years, he has built up a strong knowledge of a number of different classes of insurance, focusing mainly on High Net Worth Home and Commercial & Residential Property Owners. Anthony has always prided himself on his client relationships, working diligently to put the client's needs first at all times, particularly in assisting them through the claims process. Anthony is Cert CII qualified.

Leonie Roy

Account Handler - Private Client

Leonie is building a portfolio of valuable skills, not least by taking advantage of our commitment to the continuous professional development of our personnel.
With 10 years experience Leonie joined Churchill in July 2009 bringing with her excellent levels of client service, an aptitude for our bespoke offering and a swiftness in her action that's appreciated by our clients.
Leonie specialises in home insurance and offers a committed service to her clients needs.

Lindsay Griffiths

PA to Managing Director

Lindsay joined Churchill as a PA to the Managing Director in January 2014 and has already developed her insurance skills significantly. She is currently working towards CII qualifications, aiming to achieve Cert status over the next year.
She has 7 years previous experience as a Legal Secretary in professional practise. The majority of her experience comes from a Local Authority where she was nominated for an Excellence Award out of hundreds of employees. This background has led to a natural progression for Lindsay towards claims handling.

Gideon Spector

Managing Director Retail & Leisure

Gideon has worked in the insurance industry for over 10 years. He has a wealth of experience in both broking and underwriting of retail and leisure package risks.
His experience has enabled him to compile an extensive panel of Insurers and schemes which enable Churchill to be extremely competitive in these areas whilst offering comprehensive cover and an excellent claims service.
He has assembled and manages a well organised team that are extremely efficient and under Gideon's leadership this department has and continues to grow at an impressive rate.

Roy Bloom

Senior Account Handler - Retail & Leisure

Roy has been involved with the retail trade for 30 years both in sales, marketing and administration and brings a deep understanding of all the requirements needed for your business.
He has travelled extensively throughout the world, gaining the expertise required to assist clients within the hospitality and leisure sector.
Roy believes in the personal touch and takes great satisfaction in attaining the best cover and price for clients.

Harvey Samuels

Account Handler - Retail & Leisure

Harvey has a wealth of experience in customer services and sales. He is very knowledgeable about the policies we provide and will make himself as available to clients as they need. Harvey is a real all rounder within the retail/leisure team happy to work in any areas to ensure that the client receives an excellent service.

Karin Amos

Account Handler - Retail & Leisure

Karin joined Churchill from a property company where she was involved in both administration and customer services.
Prior to this Karin has experience in both sales and marketing in the UK and overseas.
Karin enjoys helping clients find solutions to their business insurance needs. Karin is both personable and professional and our customers enjoy dealing with her.

Kevin Kwok

Account Handler - Retail & Leisure

Kevin joined us after completing his Accounting & Finance degree. He is involved and excels in all administrative aspects of the business. His knowledge and skillset continue to grow and he is also seeking to enhance his insurance qualifications.
Kevin speaks fluent English, Cantonese and basic Mandarin

Seul Ki Yu

Account Handler - Retail & Leisure

Seul Ki joins us having completed both a degree and masters degree in Architecture. She is a committed member of our team, excellent with detail and takes great pride in ensuring our customer receive a prompt, quality service.
Seul Ki speaks fluent English, Korean and basic Japanese